ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs Beelink EQ mini

Silver ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ viewed from the front
Beelink EQ mini, manufacturer product view
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ Image: ASUS
Beelink EQ mini Image: Beelink

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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU

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Beelink EQ mini

Core 3 304 / 12GB LPDDR5 / 512GB UFS / Windows 11 Pro / Navy Blue / US power option

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Memory
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1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

4Is it loud or hot?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Performance mode was loud in the review

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB-C monitor did not power the review unit
  • Storage expansion Not available
  • Thunderbolt 4 Not available

Beelink EQ mini

  • Memory is upgradeable Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • USB-C monitor did not power the review unit Not available
  • Storage expansion Yes
  • Thunderbolt 4 Yes

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

  • Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check

Beelink EQ mini

  • Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available

References

  1. ASUS. NUC 15 Pro+ specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: NUC15CRS family, Core Ultra 9 285H option; exact US retail configuration linked in manufacturer notes.

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  2. Robtech. The FASTEST Intel Mini PC Is Here! ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM; DDR5-5600 also tested / Micron SSD, capacity unconfirmed / Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu version unconfirmed. Balanced and Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Loan review sample and affiliate links disclosed.

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Specification differences

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Higher listed specifications for ASUS NUC 15 Pro+

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Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EQ mini
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core 3 304
Cores / threads16 / 165 / 5
Processor default TDP65 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc 140TIntel Xe3-LPG graphics

Memory and storage

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EQ mini
Memory typeDDR5-6400LPDDR5-5600
Maximum memory96 GBNot published
Upgradeable memoryYesNot published
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EQ mini
Ethernet1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V10Gb Ethernet; additional LAN-port specification unconfirmed
WirelessIntel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesNot published
ThunderboltYesYes

Size and price

SpecificationNUC 15 Pro+EQ mini
Enclosure volumeNot publishedNot published
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned